Frequent Questions

Try out costs $75 per player if done online. It is $90 for walk ups. Those funds are to pay the expenses of the Coaches and Evaluators.

2. What does the try out encompass?

Evaluators will run through various paces to evaluate their skill levels in the the following areas:
Technical, Physical, Tactical and Mental. The rating level is 1 to 3, with 3 being the highest rating.

3. What happens if my child makes the State Select pool?

If a player is asked to join the training pool, the player will be entered into the pool and begin training with a college coach for eight training sessions. Those sessions cost $300. That fee can be can be paid in a single payment or spread between payments. The payment plan includes additional processing fees.

4. What if my child makes the State Select team?

In April the team will be announced and the players will be entered in additional training at no additional cost. The player must also then begin making a financial commitment to the Regional ODP Camps to be held in July. The cost is $700 and may be paid in full or payments (processing fees apply). All payments must be made prior to the player attending Regional Camp.5. What does Regional ODP Camp Cost?

The cost is $700. This includes room and board in a college dormitory, training by Regional and National Coaches, and camp gear. The player must arrange their own transportation to Montevallo (Girls) and University of Alabama Tuscaloosa (Boys).

6. Do I have to attend both tryout sessions?

Players should attend both sessions if possible, increasing your exposure to the evaluators. Additionally, you may have a weak morning effort and do better in the afternoon session.

7. Will there be another tryout?

Players that have conflicts with the first tryout should register for the tryout and then make arrangements with the MSA Technical Director of Coaching for an alternate tryout.

8. When are the Boys Camp Dates? 2016 Camp Dates

BOYS ODP Region Camp Dates - Univ Alabama, Tuscaloosa

07/8-12

BODP 02, 01, 00

Tuscaloosa, AL

07/13-17

BODP 03 & 99

Tuscaloosa, AL

The cost is $700 and may be paid in full or payments (processing fees apply).

8. When are the Girls Camp Dates? 2016 Camp Dates

University of Montevallo, Alabama

07/6-10

GODP 03

Montevallo, AL

07/12-16

GODP 02 & 99

Montevallo, AL

07/18-22

GODP 00 & 01

Montevallo, AL

The cost is $700 and may be paid in full or payments (processing fees apply).

9. What is State Select?Because of contractual obligations between the United States Olympic Committee uniform sponsors, USYS states that do not have contracts with the USOC's sponsor may not use the ODP name and logo on their uniforms at the State level. MSA will be sending its "State Select Teams" to ODP events and Camp. Only the state naming has been changed.